Chemistry
The electronic configuration of nitrogen is 2,5. How many electrons in the outer shell of a nitrogen atom are not involved in the formation of a nitrogen molecule.
Answer
Nitrogen has 5 electrons in the valence shell whereas it forms triple bond to fulfill it's octet and hence, 2 electrons are left in the outer shell of a nitrogen atom which are not involved in the formation of a nitrogen molecule. Formation of a Nitrogen molecule from Nitrogen atoms is shown in the below diagram:
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